T.J. Oshie, renowned for his performances in the NHL and 2014 Winter Olympics, announced his retirement after 16 seasons, primarily with the Washington Capitals and St. Louis Blues. At 38, he cited a lingering back injury as a deciding factor, having missed the entire past season. Oshie thanked his teams, coaches, and fans during a heartfelt tribute at Washington Harbour, marking the anniversary of his iconic Stanley Cup celebrations. Drafted 24th overall in 2005, he left an impressive legacy of 336 goals and 428 assists across his career.
Oshie shared his news in front of hundreds of fans gathered at Washington Harbour, seven years to the day of one of the most memorable Cup celebrations in hockey history.
I would like to thank the Washington Capitals and the St. Louis Blues for giving me the opportunity to play the game I love... my coaches who challenged me to be better every day.
Oshie made an international name for himself at the Olympics, earning the nickname 'T.J. Sochi' for going 4 for 6 in shootout attempts against Sergei Bobrovsky.
Taken 24th in the 2005 draft by St. Louis, Oshie played 1,116 regular-season and playoff games in the league with the Blues and Capitals.
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